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SUMMARY:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists: Formalize Your Creative Business\n  \nAre you an artist looking to formalize your creative business but unsure where to start? Join our free workshop\, Demystifying Business Registration for Artists\, and gain the knowledge you need to take your art career to the next level. \n\nWhy Register Your Creative Business?\nWhether you’re a painter\, musician\, writer\, or any other type of creative\, understanding the business side of your craft is essential. This workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand the distinctions between business registration\, incorporation\, and tax numbers.\nExplore the legal and accounting implications of each step.\nLearn about tax rates and obligations to ensure compliance.\n\n\nWorkshop Details\nDates & Times: \n\nMondays: January 19\, March 2\, April 20\nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Online)\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this interactive workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nBusiness Structures: Learn the differences between sole proprietorship\, partnerships\, and incorporation\, and what’s best for your art practice.\nTax Essentials: Get a clear understanding of tax obligations\, rates\, and how to obtain a tax number.\nKey Steps and Timelines: Discover what is mandatory\, what is optional\, and when to act.\n\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is perfect for artists at any stage of their careers who want to: \n\nTransition from hobbyist to professional.\nEnsure their business meets legal and financial requirements.\nGain confidence in navigating the complexities of business registration.\n\n\n\nReady to Take the Next Step?\nFormalizing your art business doesn’t have to be daunting. Register for Demystifying Business Registration for Artists today and start building a professional foundation for your creative career. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available online. \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/demystifying-business-registration-for-artists/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Pay Your Bills With Your Art
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Art Into Income: Learn How to Pay Your Bills With Your Creative Practice\nPay Your Bills With Your Art is a hands-on workshop designed for artists who want to earn sustainable income from their creative work. When people talk about choosing art as a career\, the first question is often\, “How will you pay your bills?” This workshop offers practical answers. \nMaking a living as an artist is possible\, but it requires strategy\, intention\, and consistency. In this session\, you’ll learn how to build a brand\, position your work\, and create income opportunities that align with your artistic values. \nBuild a Sustainable Income From Your Art\nThis workshop explores real-world strategies artists use to earn income through their practice. You’ll learn how to diversify revenue streams\, price your work confidently\, and connect with audiences who value what you create. \nPay Your Bills With Your Art also helps shift your mindset—supporting you in treating your art as a professional practice\, not just a passion. \nLearn From a Working Artist and Educator\nLed by Kamar Thomas\, artist\, author\, and Professor of Art at Centennial College\, this workshop blends lived experience with practical guidance. Kamar also teaches at the Visual College of Art and Design. \nYou’ll learn how to leverage social media\, work with galleries and art dealers\, and build visibility while staying true to your creative voice. \nIf you’re ready to take your art seriously and build financial stability doing what you love\, this workshop is for you. \nAbout the speaker:\nKamar Thomas is a fine artist\, Professor\, and upcoming author from Port Antonio\, Jamaica He is currently a Professor of Art at Centennial College and Foundations Lecturer at Visual College of Art and Design. He graduated with a Master’s in Fine Art from the University of Connecticut in 2016 and a BA from Wesleyan University in 2012 where he became interested in how people present themselves\, the masks they wear\, and the differences between who/what is presented and how people really are.  \nKamar’s creative output broadly concerns identity\, specifically black masculinity. He makes series of oil on canvas paintings and drawings that examine how self-presentation changes\, from the perspective of masks\, performances\, and a mixture of both masks and a performance within a cultural narrative. Series of such titles as me\, myself and i\, Selfies\, Schizophrenic Masculinity\, Shizomaica\, and MYTH are ongoing projects that seek to communicate identity as a complex phenomenon. Kamar has collaborated with several charitable foundations that work with Indigenous populations and those in need\, namely the Artist for World Peace Foundation and the Jamie Hulley Fund for the Arts through auctions\, murals\, prizes and numerous fundraisers. He continues to collaborate with Université Laval to help scientists communicate research in Polar Science.  He has recently published his first book “The Artist’s Creative Vision.”  \nPre-registration is required. Available in English and as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \nInvest in yourself and your art for only $20.00* \nRegister Now!\nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/pay-your-bills-with-your-art/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Evening,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:  \nJump Start Your Art: Begin Your Journey to a Profitable Artistic Career\n  \nAre you ready to take your artistic passion to the next level and make a sustainable living from your creativity? Jump Start Your Art is the perfect workshop for artists who want to build a business or career around their talent but need guidance on how to get started. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn at Jump Start Your Art\nIn this free workshop\, we’ll introduce you to the essential tools\, resources\, and strategies for launching your artistic career. You’ll discover key services offered by YES and other arts organizations in the community\, as well as gain valuable insights into the arts industry. We’ll touch upon vital topics such as: \n\nIndustry Overview\nLearn about the arts industry landscape\, its challenges\, and opportunities for growth. \nMarketing and Promotion Tips\nUnderstand how to market your art effectively and reach a wider audience. \nBuilding Stakeholder Relationships\nDiscover the importance of cultivating relationships with galleries\, clients\, and collaborators. \nNavigating Funding and Grants\nGet essential tips on how to understand the funding landscape and write compelling grant proposals. \n\nPersonal Consultation for Artistic Growth\nAfter the workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced artist coach who will help identify which services best suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a new artist or looking to grow your existing practice\, our artist coaching is designed to provide personalized guidance and actionable next steps. \nOne-on-One Artist Coaching\nA free 15-minute session with a YES Artist Coach is available for new clients to explore the services that can support your journey. Existing clients can use this time to address any small issues in their creative practice or business. \nPre-registration is required. Available in English and as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/jump-start-your-art-2/2026-03-16/
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